The closure of Karioi Pulp Mill ends generations of family employment, and Health NZ mandates staff to take three weeks' leave over Christmas. In politics, the government plans to reform anti-money laundering laws, and a report suggests NZ can't meet climate targets without international support. Meanwhile, protests disrupted Winston Peters' speech, and controversy surrounds the Northport expansion's breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. In economics, inflation is expected to be near 2%, while competition intensifies for the lowest home loan rates.
Employment
- Karioi Pulp Mill closure shuts door on generations of family history
- Health New Zealand staff told they must take three weeks' leave over Christmas
Politics
- Government announces plans to reform anti-money laundering laws
- Government's Identity Check facial recognition system cleared of significant racial bias
- Electric car lobby group takes Simeon Brown to court over emissions rules
- No way to meet New Zealand's climate target without overseas help – report
- Crown cover-up? When the state turned on its victims
- Winston Peters up against tricky allies on $100b Future Fund
- Two arrested after Palestine protest interrupts Winston Peters speech
- Protests and policy spanners make for dramatic end to NZ First conference
- Poll: 40% say the country in 'worse' shape than before election
Te Ao Māori
- Fast Track nod for Northport expansion a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - hapū
- Court rules on whether boy stays in te reo school or not, amid parents' clash
Economics
- Inflation should officially be close to 2% this week
- Migration contributes to more rental houses than tenants in Auckland
- NZ banks see parts of their credit score improve
- 'War' as banks compete for lowest home loan rates
Opinion
- National is piling up a mountain of pain on its health policy
- Fanfare about funding commitments to solar projects premature
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